Real World Applications and Future Trends

What you will learn

Understand the concept of the metaverse, its underlying technologies and what are the different forms and types of metaverses
Deep dive into the different technologies empowering the metaverse and understand their functionality
Get a holistic overview on the adoption of the metaverse in various industries along with different use case examples and ideas. In addition, the course will focus on the forecasted commercials such as CAGR for the metaverse industry.
Get hands-on experience on the tools and assets required to start building your own metaverse applications with real-life examples and practical examples
Regulatory, compliance, and ethical discussions and concerns around the metaverse and its applications
Various discussions on the future of the metaverse and what’s next?

Syllabus

Chapter 1: Introduction to the metaverse

What is the metaverse?
What technologies are the building blocks of the metaverse? E.g., blockchain, cryptocurrency, etc.
Types of metaverses and main differences between them

Chapter 2: Global metaverse adoption: the race to customer experience excellence

Which leading brands are already in the metaverse?
What are they doing there? And why is it such an important space for them?
Which other major names are moving there soon?

Chapter 3: Introduction to Blockchains: the building core of the metaverse

What are blockchains? What are the different types of blockchains?
How are blockchains disrupting the metaverse

Chapter 4: Introduction to Cryptocurrencies, its various forms, and applications

What are cryptocurrencies? What the different forms of cryptocurrencies along with their use cases
How are cryptocurrencies playing a role in the metaverse?

Chapter 5: Non-fungible tokens (NFT): a new era of business

What are NFTs? How are they leading a new era of doing business?
How are NFTs impacting business in the metaverse?

Chapter 6: AR/VR: the art of creating immersive experiences

What is AR? What is VR? And what are the core differences between them?
How AR/VR are driving the growth in the metaverse?
Examples of various immersive experiences in the metaverse.
How can we achieve Hyperrealism in the metaverse?

Chapter 7: A simple introduction to artificial intelligence (AI) in light of its role in the metaverse.

AI 101: an introduction to the different types of AI and their applications
What role does AI play in the metaverse nowadays? What roles will it have in the future?

Chapter 8: The art of the possible: a step-by-step guide into building your own world in the metaverse

What can you build in the metaverse?
How do you get started? A step-by-step tutorial into creating your space in the metaverse
How to market your work and creations?

Chapter 9: Regulatory, compliance, and ethical discussions and concerns around the metaverse and its applications

Who governs the metaverse? Who creates the laws and regulations?
What are the ethical concerns surrounding the metaverse?

Chapter 10: An outlook and glimpse into Web3.0 and hyperrealism

How to stay ahead and follow the trend?
What do we expect to see in the upcoming decade?
What is the impact of these technologies on our lives?
Disrupt or be disrupted

Prerequisites

Preliminary knowledge/interest in business, tech, digital technologies, and marketing
Good understanding of web technologies, front-end, and back-end stack
Basic understanding of design, User experience/User interface (UI/UX), JavaScript, and/or typescript
A creative and open mindset for thinking and creating immersive experiences.

Target learners

Faculty members who are teaching tech-related and futuristic courses as the metaverse will be defining the future
Developers, data scientists, AI/ML engineers who are keen on developing and migrating some of their use cases into the metaverse
Web developers who would like to learn about the future of the internet
Web and/or UI/UX designers looking to elevate their knowledge and offerings
Anyone wishing to learn more about the metaverse and its applications in the world of business

Duration

64 hours in 4 months

Professor in charge

Prof. Abdullah Sahyoun

Prof. Sahyoun is the global head of AI & digital transformation at APCO Worldwide and an Advisory Board Member at various organizations and universities in the UAE. He holds a PhD in Computer Science and Machine learning from the University of Leipzig and has served as a trusted advisor for many global firms, government entities, and other organizations in Europe and MENA, supporting and guiding their digital transformation journeys.